Technical Operations Manager

Overview:

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply via myADP.

We are currently seeking a

Technical Operations Manager located in our McBee, SC facility, reporting to the Factory Manager. This position is responsible for the overall leadership and supervision of the Operations and Technical department. The role will have a key responsibility for leading the factory in developing and executing the Preventative Maintenance methodologies and Primo Brands Strategy implementation plans.

Pay Range: $121,649 - $145,878. This role is eligible for an annual bonus.

• This role will support relocation.
  

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan and manage the day-to-day allocation of resources (equipment, people, materials and systems) in order to efficiently, safely and cost effectively achieve performance targets as agreed with Production Management
  
• Ensure that high quality of products, services, housekeeping, and hygiene standards are maintained and improved in the area
  
• Ensure compliance within all 10 manufacturing principles (our manufacturing excellence program based on TPM)
  
• Review daily achievement of targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings
  
• Coach, mentor, 3 direct reports (Operations Resource & Technical Resource), to build a bench of talent within the organization
  
• Prioritize, schedule, and ensure maintenance and repairs are completed to maximize efficiency
  
• Review daily maintenance effectiveness with the Technical Manager and Team members to identify opportunities for improvement
  
• Ensure the development and implementation of action plans to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives
  
• Develop strategies and visions that that are capable of achieving optimal results for the organization.
  
• Develop people strategies designed to engage the workforce and create continuity and high performing teams within the department.
  
• Understand internal and external regulations, procedures and policies and apply them fairly and consistently
  
• Manage relationships with internal customers and suppliers, colleagues, and support services to ensure achievement of targets
  

Qualifications:

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor�s degree in engineering preferably mechanical / chemical / process / electrical engineering.
  
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a technical field, preferably in food or beverage manufacturing or consumer goods industry, of which several years were as leader of the Maintenance function or Factory Engineer in a plant.
  
• Knowledge of TPM / Maintenance Excellence programs including Asset Management, Breakdown Analysis, FMEA and Reliability Centered Maintenance.
  
• Experience leading a Maintenance Improvement Team in a factory environment with demonstrated results
  
• Strong technical and leadership skills
  
• In-depth knowledge of TPM (Total Performance Management) / PM Pillar Systems and Tools Asset Management Software (SAP Preferred)
  
• Breakdown Analysis
  
• Reliability Center Maintenance Practices
  
• PM Optimization
  
• Predictive Maintenance Technologies including (infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, etc.)
  
• Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering.
  

Salary Range Disclaimer:

The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.